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Review - Fotocut
P47, Bf 109E and Spitfire Sets
Reviewed
by Iain Ogilvie
P47
Thunderbolt
Photo Etched Detail Set
$19.95
US (1/48 scale - $12.95 US)
(Click on images to enlarge)
Well,
what can I say...
I've
used a few photo-etched detail sets in my time, some simple, some extremely
complex, but this one takes the biscuit for quality and 'out of the packet'
result!
The set
is photo-etched on a rubber backing, a method that results in separate
individual items, neatly formed and with no attachments to an outer frame, as
is common with other manufacturers. Removal of the items is simply achieved by
using a suitable thinner to dissolve the laquer that holds the individual
items in place on the rubber backing.
Components
include everything you'll need to dress up the Revell cockpit, with the
addition of a set of flap actuators for those wanting to perform surgery on
the wings and a number of undercarriage and other details - the scans show the
content of the set.
In
addition, a unique (in my experience) feature of this set is the pre applied
'black' finish which is clearly shown in the scans below - no paint or detail
has been added, the scans show the components as supplied!
General
view of the P47 Sheet in it's packaging
Parts
illustration
Close
of of that gorgeous instrument panel! This is exactly as
supplied with the set - no painting or detailing added!!!
I have
not had a chance yet to apply these components to the Revell P47 kit, so I
can't yet comment on the fit of parts, but comparison with photographs of the
real subject are very favourable.
Photo
Etched Bf-109E Detail Set
$23.50
US (1/48 scale - $15.95 US)
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This set follows a similar format to the P47 set, with the components provided
on a flexible rubber backing, except that there is no pre-colouring of the
components - they have a natural brass finish. As a result, the panel requires
the addition of instruments and these are provided in the form of an
instrument film, printed black on a clear substrate - see scan.
The set
is pretty comprehensive in that it also provides undercarriage and bomb
components - see scan below. Note the finesse of the instrument panels and
belt buckles in particular...
 
General
view of set - etched components on the left, parts diagram on the right.
Part of
the instruction sheet...
More
instructions!
Instrument
Film
Photo
Etched Spitfire Detail Set
$TBC
US
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In a
similar format to the previous two sets, this is a 'generic' set for the Spit,
in that it can be used as a basis for most marks. Not a lot more to say really
- more stunning work from Fred!
What
can I say - once again, excellent!
These
sets are some of the best etched detail sets we have seen - order a set for
your next P47 or 109 project - you will not regret it!
Review
samples courtesy of FOTOCUT - thanks Fred!
If
you'd like to contact Fred via e-mail - click
HERE
These
sets are available from:
FOTOCUT
Box 120
Erieville
NY 13061
United States of America
FOTOCUT
produce a range of useful items for the modeller, in a variety of scales -
take a look at the catalogue images below (prices now out of date - check with
Fred directly for latest pricing and availability!):
   
And,
finally, I couldn't resist posting a copy of the FOTOCUT Herald Standard Times
Dispatch Chronicle - Vol. 1, No. 1 - Fred has a good sense of humour!
:o)
Were
there any later issues of this august and revered title Fred?
 
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